Card Tables and Tea Tables
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Travertine, Marble, Chrome
1760s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1880s English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome, Steel
Late 20th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1760s English Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Hardwood
19th Century European Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
1820s French Napoleon III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Birch
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables
Marble
1870s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Burl
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Chrome
Early 1800s English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1810s American Federal Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
1810s French Neoclassical Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany, Yew
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
18th Century George II Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Maple
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century American George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Cherry
20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Other
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
Antique and Vintage Card Tables and Tea Tables
Today, the phrase “card tables” might evoke the image of common plastic tables covered in felt, but historically these tables were statement pieces that invited merriment and were made of mahogany, walnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.
Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th century, game tables in general became quite popular. We refer to early versions of card tables as antique Regency card tables because the Prince of Wales ruled England during the period and his official title was Regent. Back then, these furnishings were typically small, rectangular tables outfitted with hinged tops so that they could be opened to reveal a playing surface. Ornamental flourishes of the era might have included an integration of fine velvet or needlepoint as lining for the table’s surface. For furniture makers, wide adoption of a dense woven green material called baize for table covering — similar to felt but stronger — occurred during the early 1700s.
Tea became widely affordable during the early 1800s in England, and tea time exploded in popularity and involved large tea sets — especially during the Victorian era — as well as small, well-crafted tea tables. Your beverage was paired with petite baked goods, and the tea table would be home to teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other items. While tea tables are similar in design to card tables, the focus is more on presentation. Georgian card tables and tea tables — furniture made during the reign of England’s three Georges — were especially ornate. Some featured intricately carved design elements on each side and stood on elegantly curved legs. After all, tea time became a sacred ritual that society women dressed up for. It was a time to pause, reflect and sip a comforting beverage.
When no guests were visiting to enjoy tea or play games, owners could fold down both card tables and tea tables to their smaller size and tuck them away into a corner of the room.
Antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can make a lovely addition to any living room, entertainment room or game room. Find yours on 1stDibs.